Stand Up Paddle in the Haute-Savoie

Ecolorado introduces our new activity: Stand Up Paddle

The Arve in Passy lends itself perfectly to SUP. On lakes Passy and Illettes, you will learn the basics, find your balance, get to know your board and learn the rules of river navigation.

The Arve has a very long run of 7km that you can paddle. There is a part of the course towards Passy, Sallanches and Magland which is perfect for Stand Up Paddle beginners and also for those looking for a challenging run! Otherwise, the rest of the downstream will build your confidence to ride the currents and waves.

You will want to do it again and again!

(requires the ability to swim)

ARVE – Mont-Blanc

The aim is to ride the strong current of the Arve standing on your board, anticipating the waves, being relaxed, doing everything you can to prevent falling off… But if you do, you’ll laugh when it happens!

Prior to this we begin the activity on a lake. On the still water, you will learn how to direct the board, propel yourself and find your balance.

According to the session you choose, the duration of the lake initiation will vary. It’s possible to stay on the lake for a taster session.

Lake session : Calm water, finding your feet, learning to propel and direct the board, finding your center of gravity and balance, falling and getting back on the board… The more you progress on the lake, the more you will be ready for the white water.€35/person 1h15 – 1h30

Lake and long run: This is shown in our video. After an introduction on Lake Illette for 30–40 min, we walk just 30 metres to the nearby river to descend 7km on this adaptable and exciting stretch that is perfectly suited to Stand UpPaddle. This is great for a first time SUP white water experience. It’s absolutely brilliant fun for gliding along, riding the waves and mastering the course!!€55/person for a ‘full’ half day

From spring 2018 we are pleased to offer a day of sport and relaxation. We’ll take you out in Canoraft or Airboat from our Ecolorado Passy base. The 7/8 km descent down the river is particularly well suited to this activity. You will finish at lake Ilettes. Our minibus will bring your picnic (that you have provided) so that you can enjoy it at the edge of the lake in a relaxed and beautiful setting. It’s time to change the equipment and discover Stand Up paddle on the lake before continuing the descent on the Arve to Magland.